§19-7-4. When fairs, festivals and events are entitled to state
aid.
(a) Associations, organizations or individuals purchasing or
leasing the grounds and buildings of an agricultural or industrial
association, organization or individual entitled to the benefits of
this article are also entitled to the benefits set forth in this
article.

(b) Other agricultural and industrial associations not
entitled to aid under the provisions of this article may receive
aid from the state of West Virginia, if funds are available, when,
in the judgment of the commissioner of agriculture, the exhibitions
are in the interest of the agricultural or the industrial
development of the state.

(c) The commissioner of agriculture may assist in the
promotion and operation of an annual state fair and 4-H regional
fairs and, when funds are available, to expend those funds for
their support and development.